Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Hyderabad Emerges as Top GCC Hub in India
Hyderabad has become a very popular place for big companies to set up their Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
These are special offices that companies use for their own work, like research and development.
Since 2024, many companies have chosen Hyderabad over other cities like Bengaluru because it has good infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a better business environment.
The city is especially popular for banking and financial services.
Big companies like L'Oréal, T-Mobile, and Novartis have set up or expanded their operations in Hyderabad.
The city is attracting investments in areas like AI, life sciences, and semiconductors.
Many more companies are planning to set up or expand their GCCs in Hyderabad by the end of 2026.
Hyderabad has attracted 197 GCCs since 2024, with 70 in 2024, 84 in 2025, and 43 in the first half of 2026.
The city is preferred for its favourable business environment, skilled workforce, and world-class infrastructure.
Hyderabad leads in banking and financial services (BFSI), with over 50% of new BFSI GCCs choosing the city.
Major companies like L'Oréal, T-Mobile, and Novartis have established or expanded their operations in Hyderabad.
The city is attracting investments in AI, life sciences, semiconductors, and other advanced technologies.
- Who
- Global Capability Centres (GCCs), multinational companies
- What
- Hyderabad's rapid growth as a GCC hub
- When
- Since December 2023, with significant growth in 2024-2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Favourable business environment, skilled workforce, and world-class infrastructure
Hyderabad's Advantages
Bengaluru's Challenges
Business Environment
Hyderabad's Advantages
Hyderabad offers a favourable business environment, skilled workforce, and world-class infrastructure.
Bengaluru's Challenges
Bengaluru faces traffic congestion and other challenges that deter companies.
- Total GCCs in Hyderabad (2024-2026)
- 197
- GCCs in 2024
- 70
- GCCs in 2025
- 84
- GCCs in 2026 (first half)
- 43
- Expected GCCs by end of 2026
- 100+
- Leading Sector in Hyderabad
- Banking and Financial Services (BFSI)
- Percentage of BFSI GCCs in Hyderabad
- 50%